Khayelitsha community disappointed with lack of arrests after 6 people killed

The Khayelitsha Development Forum’s Ndithini Tyhido said it’s been days since the mass shooting, but not a single arrest has been made. CAPE TOWN – The Khayelitsha community said its disappointed in the SAPS failing to make any arrests in connection with a recent mass shooting. This week, 10 people were attacked in the township. […]

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Tragedy strikes Jessie Duarte’s family again as brother Igshaan Dangor dies

The ANC announced his death on Sunday. It comes just a month after their other brother and former Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO, Achmat Dangor, died aged 72. Igshaan Dangor. Picture: Facebook. JOHANNESBURG – The family of African National Congress (ANC) deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte has been dealt yet another devastating blow as her brother Igshaan […]

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Two Oceans Aquarium hosts sailing challenge to raise funds for charity

Three sailors are sailing across the I&J Ocean Exhibit Tank at the aquarium until 10 on Monday morning. CAPE TOWN – The Two Oceans Aquarium are playing host to a 24-hour optimist sailing challenge to raise funds for charity. The Little Optimist Trust teamed up with the National Sea Rescue Institute and the Aquarium Foundation […]

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SA records 1,883 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths, recovery rate at 90%

According to the Department of Health, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases stood at 679,716 and the total number of deaths is 16,938. FILE: A Doctors Without Border (MSF) nurse (C) performs a COVID-19 coronavirus test during a Ministry of Health screening and testing drive in the Wolhuter men’s hostel in Jeppestown district of […]

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Mourners at slain detective Charl Kinnear’s funeral call for justice

Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear was laid to rest on Saturday after he was shot dead outside his Bishop Lavis home more than two weeks ago. Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear was laid to rest on 3 October 2020. Picture: Supplied CAPE TOWN – Dignitaries attending the funeral of Cape Town detective Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear on Saturday […]

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Police launch manhunt for suspects behind Sedibeng municipal manager’s murder

Stanley Khanyile was reportedly in his car in Meyersdale in Alberton on Saturday when he was attacked. Stanley Khanyile. Picture: Supplied. JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police on Saturday launched a manhunt for gunmen who shot dead the municipal manager of the Sedibeng District Municipality, Stanley Khanyile. Khanyile was reportedly in his car in Meyersdale in Alberton […]

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Gautrain: Contingency measures in place ahead of Numsa strike on Monday

Negotiations deadlocked after the train service offered a 4.1% salary increase, which was apparently turned down. FILE: A Gautrain security official is seen standing at the door of the train at the Hatfield Station in Pretoria. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG – Gautrain management on Saturday said it would implement a contingency plan to ensure train services […]

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Cosatu in KZN urges Zandile Gumede to appear before ANC integrity commission

It is understood Gumede wanted to consult her lawyers before she appears before the provincial integrity commission, preferably with her legal team. Zandile Gumede. Picture: @eThekwiniM/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday said former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede should avail herself to the African National Congress’ (ANC) […]

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